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Diagnosis

It is important to have your child or adolescent evaluated if you think there is a problem. A doctor or mental health specialist can review the signs and symptoms, medical history, and family history to arrive at a diagnosis.

Signs and symptoms include:

Difficulties functioning in more than one setting (e.g. home, school, or with peers)

Changes in appetite or sleep

Social withdrawal

Fear of things previously not afraid of

Returning to behaviors more common in younger children, such as bedwetting

Treatment

Treatment is aimed at recognizing and treating the symptoms early before it develops into a serious mental health problem. Your child or adolescent may benefit from talk therapy, behavioural therapy, medication, or a combination of these.